Golf-ball packing



Nov. 22, 1927.

G. MARTINEZ GOLF BALI L [PACKING Filed June" 22, 192.6

Patented Nov. 22, 1927.

UNITED STATES P GABRIEL MARTINEZ, or N EW'YORK, N. Y. i

GOLF-BALL PACKING.

Application filed June 22, 1926'. 7 Serial No. 117,759.

The present invention relates to improve.-

An object of the invention is to attain a construction having the above purposes in which economy of material, simplicity of construction, and low cost of labor in the manufacture and application of the wrapper to the golf ball are prime factors, and

in which the tee element in the wrapper will enhance the attractive display of the balls and. maintain them in a uniform position, thetee constructionalelement being readily separable from the remainder of the wrap: per when such tee is to be-used to support the ball at an elevation prior to driving.

With the foregoing. and other objects in view, the invention will be more fully described hereinafter, and will be more particularly point-ed out in the claims appended hereto.

In the drawings, wherein like symbols refer to like or corresponding parts throughout the several views,

Figure 1 is a side elevation of the improved packing or wrapper in closed position about a golf ball.

Figure; 2 is a similar view with the wrapperpartially open.

Figure 3 is a longitudinal section through the wrapper in the position of a tee with a ball thereon.

Figure 4 is a bottom plan view of the wrapper, and I Figure 5 is a top plan view thereof.

Referring more particularly to the drawings, 6 designates a sheet of wrapping material, usually paper, preferably in the circular form, shown in Figures 4: and 5, and having centrally thereof the perforation or opening 7 about which is secured, as by the use of an appropriate adhesive, a cardboard or other stiffening disc 8.

This disc is of concavo-convex form having its concave face applied to the outer side of the wrapper sheet 6. The disc 8 is also provided with an opening 9 concentric with the opening 7 at the center of said wrapper sheet.

In Figures 4 and 5 are indicated groups of fold lines 10, 11 and 12, such lines being dotted and provided preferably in four tage.

groups designated at quadrants of the circular wrapper, or approximately 90 apart. Each foldline '12 of each group preferably coincides with the radius of the circular wrapper 6, while'botli companion fold lines 10 and 11 are inclined to radii of the wrapper and they meet with theinnermost end of the fold'line 12 on the outer circumference of the stiffening disc 8. This enables the wrapper to be folded in the manner. in:- dicated in Figure 2, with the sections 13, and 14 to opposite sides of the central fold line 11 beingsuperimposed one upon. the other or collapsed together, admitting of the cupping of the wrapper upwardly from the disc about the golf ball indicated at 15 in F igures 2 and 3. The outer edge of the disc Wrapper is folded upon itself as indicated in Figure 1, and adhesive tape 16, as shown in Figure 1., may be placed over the overlapping ends ,in order to secure the wrapper in i the folded condition about the golf ball. The ball is intended to be packed at the factory, or other point of origin in the condition, shown in Figure .1, and transported and sold in this condition. The wrapper is easily removed by tearing away the adhesive tape 16, whereupon the wrapper will readiIyfOld out and reveal the-ball 15. It will be seen that the lower portion of the rounded ball fits within the concave depression of the stiffening disc8, and this will prevent the ball from rolling, While being transported, or while lying upon the shelves or counters of the retail store. This feature of construction is also of particular importance where the golf balls are to be displayedin show cases, show windowsornpon the counters. I

For instance the wrapper may be opened to a cupped or bulbous condition, as indicated in Figure 2, the ball reposing there within and thus having a peculiarly attractive setting which will call attention to the goods and display the golf balls to advan In this condition the stiffening disc 8 will retain the ball against rolling and by virtue of the opening 9 in its base or convex side it will fit flush upon the flat supporting surface.

A further feature of advantage of the construction, as indicated in Figure 3, where the device may be used to elevate the ball or tee the ball for driving the same. The disc 8, of stiff cardboard or other suitable material, will possess sufiicient inherent stiffness to enable it to retain the position, shown in Figure 3, and to hold the ball 15, elevated above the tee-ing ground, the outer edge of the cupped disc resting upon such tee-ing ground. The ball will lie within the opening 9 of the disc and the wall of this opening will support the ball on all sides, thus making it easy not only for the golfer to place the tee upon the ground, but also to place the ball within the tee without encountering the annoyance of the ball rolling from such tee and having to be replaced several times, while a flat space on the tee-ing ground is sought for the tee itself.

When used as a tee the wrapper paper 6, may be torn from the stiffening disc 8 if so desired. The difference in thickness of the two materials makes it comparatively easy to strip the thin paper wrapper 6 from the outer edge of the disc 8.

I have illustrated and described a pre ferred and satisfactory embodiment of my invention, but it is obvious that changes may be made therein within thespirit and scope thereof as defined in the appended claims.

IV hat is claimed is 1. A golf ball packing comprising a fold able wrapper sheet, and a perforated concave-convex stiffenin disc applied to the sheet for receiving and supporting the lower portion of a ball.

2. A golf ball packing comprising a perforated wrapper sheet, and a perforated stiffening member applied about the perforated portion of the wrapper sheet and adapted to receive and support the lower portion of an enwrapped golf ball.

3. A golf ball packing comprising a wrapper sheet, a concave stiffening member applied to said sheet and having its concave side arranged to receive and support the lower portion of an enwrapped golf ball.

4. A golf ball-packing comprising a flexible Wrapper sheet having a substantially central opening, and a concavo-convex stiffening disc secured to said wrapper sheet and having a perforation concentric with the 5. A golf ball packing comprising a subi stantially circular paper wrapper sheet having a central opening, a concave-convex stiffening disc of small diameter secured to the outer surface of the wrapper at the central portion thereof and having a perforation concentric with the opening in the wrapper sheet, the concave side of said disc being presented next the wrapper sheet, said wrapper sheet having circinnfer'ential groups of fold lines thereon, one line of each group being substantially radially of the wrapper sheet, and the companion fold lines being inclined to the radii of the wrapper sheet and meeting the radial fold line at the outer edge of said stiffening disc.

(3. A golf ball packing comprising a preformed supporting member having a depression in one side to receive a small portion of a golf ball and a means at its other side to engage support and retain the ball from rolling, and afoldable wrapper sheet for enclosing the ball and holding the supporting member thereto.

7. A golf ball packing comprising a foldable wrapper sheet for enclosing golf ball, and a supporting member carried by the sheet at one side of the ball, said member 

